When you think of the Sunshine State, a dark, mysterious cave is probably not one of the first things to pop into your mind. Not just because of the lack of sunshine, but as the flattest state in the country, we don’t really have a lot of caves here.
In fact, Florida Caverns State Park near Marianna is the only place in Florida with public tours of open-air caves.
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Visitors can also enjoy hiking, camping, and biking, as well as canoeing and fishing on the Chipola River or Blue Hole Spring.
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Florida Caverns State Park is also beloved for its well-kept campsites.
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After years of development through the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Projects Administration (including a nine-hole golf course), the park finally opened in 1942.
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Guests can take guided cave tours Thursday through Monday only. The tours last 45 minutes and as far as difficulty, they can be moderately strenuous.
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Another huge bonus is this park’s proximity to Falling Waters State Park in Chipley, where you’ll find Florida’s tallest waterfall. With a little planning, these two can easily be combined one amazing trip.
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Visit ReserveAmerica.com or call Reserve America at (800) 326-3521, TDD (888) 433-0287 to make camping reservations.
Have you been to Florida Caverns? What are your favorite Florida state parks?
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